IAPT Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

NHS; Whitby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative mental health service is seeking a passionate Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to deliver evidence-based therapies for common mental health issues. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic Talking Therapy setting, providing support through various modalities, including telephone, face-to-face, and online. The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated team focused on improving mental health outcomes for diverse populations, including vulnerable veterans and perinatal women. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to staff wellbeing and continuous professional development in a beautiful part of the UK.

Qualifications

• Must hold the Certificate for Low Intensity Interventions from an accredited provider.
• Eligibility to register with BABCP is expected.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based interventions and manage a clinical caseload.
• Provide Guided Self-Help, Psychoeducation Courses, and Computerised programmes.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of NICE guidelines for Step 2 interventions

Ability to build therapeutic relationships

Understanding of work-related issues affecting mental health

Knowledge of medications for mental health conditions

Education

PWP qualification from accredited programme

Accreditation with BABCP or BPS

Core profession in mental health nursing, social work, occupational therapy, or psychology

Job description

IAPT Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Are you passionate about step 2 evidence-based psychological therapies for people with common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety disorders? Do you want to work in an innovative, dynamic Talking Therapy (formerly IAPT Service) setting? This role involves delivering therapies in various modalities, including telephone, face-to-face, and online, both individually and in groups.

We currently have a vacancy for a suitably qualified PWP based at our Whitby office to cover maternity leave. Please note that applicants must hold the Certificate for Low Intensity Interventions from an accredited provider. Eligibility to register with BABCP is also expected.

The North Yorkshire Talking Therapies Service is known for its innovative approaches, especially with perinatal women, vulnerable veterans, and older adults. The service emphasizes staff wellbeing, continuous professional development, and clinical supervision to support career growth. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a beautiful part of the country, covering Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale, and surrounding areas.

Main duties of the job

The NHS Talking Therapies Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner will deliver high-quality, evidence-based interventions, balancing assessment duties with managing a clinical caseload. Responsibilities include delivering Guided Self-Help, Psychoeducation Courses, and Computerised programmes.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York, and Selby.

Our dedicated teams work across education, prevention, crisis, and specialist care, partnering with patients and communities to promote mental health and recovery. We are committed to listening to and involving patients, families, and carers in their care and support.

Our focus is on innovative approaches to improve regional wellbeing, engaging with communities and partners to provide effective mental health services where they are needed most.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details. Applicants should demonstrate how they meet each criterion in their application to be shortlisted for interview.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• PWP qualification from a British Psychological Society accredited programme or apprenticeship
• For apprenticeship route, successful completion of the end-point assessment
• Accreditation with BABCP or BPS as a PWP (or within six months of qualifying)
• Strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills
• Core profession in mental health nursing, social work, occupational therapy, or psychology

Experience

• Experience working with individuals with common mental health problems in an IAPT setting
• Ability to deliver a full range of evidence-based low-intensity interventions
• Experience in screening, assessment, and working with mental health issues at step 2
• Experience managing risk and working with substance use issues
• Experience in partnership working and achieving clinical targets

Skills

• Knowledge of NICE guidelines for Step 2 interventions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
• Ability to build therapeutic relationships with clients
• Understanding of work-related issues affecting mental health
• Knowledge of medications used in anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions

Registration

• Applying for or holding accreditation with BABCP or BPS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Applicants must consent to a disclosure check for any criminal convictions.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust